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KU54 UUJ

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,620 mi
Last recorded124,620 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 UUJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 124,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 124,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 115,069 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

piece of steel in o/s rear tyre.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 115,016 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

piece of steel in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 99,239 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 82,489 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 82,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn and corroded on inner edges

Has CAM BELT been replaced?

Fail 29 Oct 2012 73,862 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Has CAM BELT been replaced?

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn and corroded on inner edges

Rear brakes are binding slightly and discs are dis coloured. Off side rear brake pads are breaking up. Advise further investigation.

Rear wiper arm is missing

Pass 5 Nov 2011 64,032 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,336 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,182 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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KU54 UUJ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 80,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU54 UUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KU54 UUJ registered?

KU54 UUJ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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